This study demonstrates that the ADVIA Centaur® Vitamin D Total Assay traceable to the 25(OH)vitamin D RMP† was shown to be as accurate as LC/MS/MS in assessing vitamin D levels for patients on vitamin D supplementation.

An Overview of Viral Hepatitis

Serology testing is important for identifying potentially chronic infections, which generally are asymptomatic until the late stage. In current treatment algorithms, molecular testing plays a key role in therapy and in assessment of therapy success.

Other Microbiology / Parasitology

Some genera of bacteria have emerged, particularly in the hospital setting, that are susceptible to very few antibiotics.Table 1 lists some of the more common bacteria that carry resistance to one or more antibiotics.

TSH Receptor Autoantibodies in Graves’ Disease: Their Utility in Diagnosis and Treatment Monitoring

The study found that including TSI in hyperthyroidism testing algorithms would reduce net diagnostic costs by up to 43%, reduce net costs of misdiagnosis and treatment of unexplained symptoms by up to 85%, and reduce time to diagnosis by up to 46%.

Influence of Vitamin D Binding Protein on Accuracy of the ADVIA Centaur® Vitamin D Total Assay

The study demonstrates the impact of DBP concentration on the accuracy of the ADVIA Centaur® Vitamin D Total Assay at levels found in normal patient populations as well with clinical conditions such as pregnancy or chronic kidney disease was negligible.

Low plasma 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and risk of tobacco-related cancer

Clin Chem: Individuals (n=9791) followed up for 28 years with DiaSorin Liaison. The conclusion was that lower plasma concentrations of 25(OH)vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of tobacco-related cancer, but not with the risk of other cancers.